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USDA-NRCS-AR-MULTI-24-NOFO0001332: Arkansas Technical Assistance Projects Supporting Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Implementation

Closed Closed April 1, 2024 Opportunity USDA-NRCS-AR-MULTI-24-NOFO0001332 ☆ Save

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• Award ceiling$3.0 million
• Award floor$25,000
• Total funding$3.8 million
• Expected awards15
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeCooperative Agreement

Key dates

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.

• Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

a. County governmentsb. For profit organizations other than small businesses c. Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) d. Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) e. Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (other than institutions of higher education) f. Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (other than institutions of higher education) g. Private institutions of higher educationh. Public and State-controlled institutions of higher educationi. Small businessesj. Special district governments k. State governments

Is this a realistic fit?

• Past Soil and Water Conservation awards averaged $601,371; this notice allows up to $3.0 million per award.
• Most of the program's money (52% over five years) went to nonprofits.
• No cost sharing or match is required.

What the grant funds

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) is being released prior to appropriation and/or apportionment of funds for fiscal year 2024. Enactment of additional continuing resolutions or an appropriations act may affect the availability or level of funding for this program. The Arkansas NRCS State Office, an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is seeking support from and opportunities to partner with likeminded natural resource conservation partners. The overall intent of this solicitation is to solicit partnerships to provide technical services to support implementation of NRCS authorities under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that address the key conservation objectives described further in this document. All technical assistance projects funded through this opportunity must be in direct support and alignment with the NRCS objectives and policies relative to the IRA funding. The IRA provides an additional $19.5 billion over five years to support USDA’s conservation programs that will help farmers and ranchers implement expanded conservation practices that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and increase storage of carbon in their soil and trees. More information can be found at: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/about/priorities/inflation-reduction-act. Projects funded through this opportunity are intended to support delivery and implementation of IRA through technical assistance only and are not intended to provide direct financial assistance to producers. All applicants must demonstrate an established history of working cooperatively with producers in Arkansas, on agricultural land, to address local conservation priorities. All applicants must be capable of providing support in the State of Arkansas, projects are to be carried out within Arkansas. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this opportunity will be approximately $3,800,000. This notice identifies the objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions. Applications will be screened for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this notice. Incomplete and/or noncompliant applications will be eliminated from competition and notification of elimination will be sent to the applicant. The Arkansas State Conservationist reserves the right not to fund any or all applications. NRCS will accept applications under this notice for single or multiyear applications submitted by eligible entities. For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D.

Category: Agriculture.

Applying now

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